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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
Season 53
Episode 8
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The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
Season 53
Episode 9
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
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Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Season 53
Episode 13
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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Season 53
Episode 14
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American Black Journal
‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance
Season 53
Episode 5
“American Black Journal” gets details on two theater productions arriving in Detroit that focus on the lives of African Americans: "Ruby - The Musical" and "Confederates." Host Stephen Henderson talks with the directors bringing these Black stories to the stage. Plus, watch a classical string performance from the Sphinx Competition's Senior Division first prize winner.
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Motown Records captures Dr. King’s speeches in Detroit, and a tribute to Motown’s legacy.

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Artist Brittini Ward unveils the inspiration behind the 2023 Detroit Jazz Festival poster.

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Focus: HOPE’s seniors food program, Maria Rosario Jackson, Detroit’s Nigerian community.

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The Michigan Diversity Council’s annual summit and summer reading with Brilliant Detroit.

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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.

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Examining Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city.

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ARISE Detroit! 17th Neighborhoods Day, the 40th African World Festival

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Explore the role Detroit’s religious community played in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom.

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The 2023 Civil Rights Summit, Juneteenth at The Wright Museum, plus jazz artist Saxappeal.

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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.

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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.

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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.